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Combo (Save 30%): Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tickets

Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.

Woman examining Big Bus tour map on an open-top bus.

Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.

Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5

(7,588)

Eduardo

Jan 2026

Verified booking

It was great! I sent a message to find out how to get the audio guide because it wasn't showing up. I sent a message and they told me they would give me the audio guide when I arrived at the location shown on the map. I got there but couldn't find anyone, so I called the number they gave me. I had to look for someone with a green flag, and that person gave me the code to enter the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum. The app was very good. You can see the map as you go along, and as you pass each point, it tells you what the place is. Very practical, fast, and cheap. If you have any questions, ask Headout's customer service. They respond immediately and tell you everything you need to know. I had a great time. It was easy to enter the places. I also went to Disney with Headout. Highly recommended!

Thomas

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Bought tickets in advance and all print outs said 12.00 o clock. Went and met the guide who was not as discribed green bib yes - black and green flag no. We got our tickets to get in and these were changed by Headout to 12.30pm ! No explanation. As we arrived early (told to ) we then had an extra half hour on top. Hence 4 stars and dont think I would go through Headout again for this and previous experience. The Colosseum is fantastic and due to delay and then stayed in that long did not have time to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. So worth the visit , but not happy with the wait.

Paul

Feb 2026

Verified booking

The tickets for the Colosseum, booked in advance through Headout, could be picked up at a small office near the attraction. The extremely friendly staff provided clear explanations about the entrance, the audio tour, and the supplement for admission to the Roman Forum. The Colosseum itself is extremely impressive, and the audio tour provides ample information about its origins and background. We will definitely choose Headout again next time.

Get Rome's top attractions and easy transport bundled into one wallet-friendly pass that takes you from the bus straight to the Colosseum without any hassle.

Your 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass lets you discover Rome's must-see sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps easily.

Catch buses on the Red Route at 8 stops running every 14 minutes with audio commentary in 7 languages, free Wi-Fi, and headphones.

Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time and get flexible 24-hour access to both Palatine Hill and Roman Forum to explore ancient ruins at your own pace.

Wander through the Colosseum's seating rows where Romans watched epic battles and explore Level 2's museum filled with historic artifacts.

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus

Access to Red route

Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin

Free Wi-Fi & headphones

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Florencio
Feb 2026
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We enjoyed being present in that historical past and gaining a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the founding of an empire, where perseverance was built brick by brick, despite the fact that ethical and humanistic concepts have evolved since then.
Sylvie
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Easy to meet the person handing out the tickets. Excellent explanations about entering the Colosseum and how long the tickets are valid for entry to the forum. Very good audio guide.
Andrea
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Convenience, free to walk around and enter the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum from the side entrances without queuing... Colosseum opening hours fully respected
Svetozar
Feb 2026
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Monument building with the most stunning views of Rome! Iconic place where you feel like you are in a time machine to acient times!
Karin
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was a very special day. The entrance/meeting point for the Colosseum was perfect. Very easy to find. The best thing was that we didn't have to wait long to get in. Unfortunately, we weren't so lucky when entering the Roman Forum. Despite having booked tickets, we had to join an endless queue. We waited for over 1.5 hours. This arrangement is very unsatisfactory. However, we have two suggestions. Better signage for the monuments and the option to purchase tickets for specific areas on site. We would definitely book with Headout again. The entire organization with the audio guide/meeting point/flow of information was simply superb. The option to stay as long as we wanted (24-hour validity) and take our time looking at everything was also very pleasant. Warm regards, Karin and Michael

Discover Rome with convenient bus transportation and direct Colosseum access combined in one affordable pass that gives you everything you need for a perfect day in Rome!

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Red route

The Red Route guides you from the vibrant energy of local markets to the solemn grandeur of imperial forums. Discover historic basilicas, majestic palaces, and sun-drenched piazzas, while panoramic rooftop vistas reveal Rome's timeless story, a stunning cityscape where ancient, Renaissance, and modern layers intertwine.

Schedule

First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station

Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station

Frequency: Every 14 minutes

Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Step into the heart of ancient Rome with a reserved entry ticket to the Colosseum, bypassing the main queues for swift access at your chosen time. Once inside, you can walk in the footsteps of gladiators, explore the spectator seating, and discover artifacts in the museum on Level 2. Your experience extends beyond the arena walls, granting you the freedom to explore the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace within 24 hours. There, you can wander among the evocative ruins of temples, palaces, and ancient marketplaces. To deepen your journey, enhance your visit with an audio guide, bringing the glorious and complex history of Ancient Rome to life.

Colosseum

Monday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

Roman Forum

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Colosseum arena tours

Monday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:30pm

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.

A storage facility is not available at the venue. However, you can take a baby stroller into the Colosseum if it is necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.

Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.

Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

The security check can take 30 minutes or more. To make the process quicker, please insert any object (including mobile phones) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.

Going for the audio guide? Simply ensure that the guides are downloaded on the Headout app before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature. Just make sure your phone is fully charged, and don’t forget to bring your favorite headphones!

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.